Nick Markakis

Continuity is the theme of the Atlanta Braves outfield heading into 2019, but it’s also an area that could very well be upgraded during the season. Atlanta’s outfield is excellent defensively but is prone to running hot-and-cold at the plate (an issue that extends to Atlanta’s lineup in general)...

With Spring Training officially underway as all position players have now reported, what will the Atlanta Braves batting order look like in 2019. Will Ronald Acuna Jr. stay at the leadoff spot like he wants? Who will be batting cleanup? Dukes and Bell try to answer these questions and more. Carl...

Chris Rose joined Rick & John and immediately wanted to know where his 929 The Game hoodie was! John told him he'd have to jump him out back. Chris told Rick & John he will be working with Deion Sanders and LT. for the SB. Chris gave Terry Grief for making Rick and John wear these...

Dukes and Bell talk about the Braves resigning Nick Markakis to a one-year, $4 Million deal with a $6 Million club option for 2020. Dukes says that the Nick Markakis signing does not move the needle and isn't the splash move that they were looking for. Bell says this is another cheap move from the...

Dave O’Brien, of The Athletic, joined Dukes and Bell on Tuesday and talked about how the walks by the Atlanta Braves pitching staff affected the NLDS. “The only three teams that walked more were in five-game division series, so it’s actually a record for a four game series and seven of the 20 runs...

The Braves Breakdown kicks off talking about Atlanta outfielder Nick Markakis and how his career season has affected the entire team. John admits he was hoping the team would get rid of him, but glad he was wrong. They debate the upcoming stretch for the Braves, who have to play 22 games in 20 days...

The Atlanta Braves head into the All-Star break sitting at 52-42 and half a game back from the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East. Freddie Freeman and Nick Markakis were voted as starters for Tuesday night's All-Star Game and will be joined by Ozzie Albies and Mike Foltynewicz, who were voted in...

The Braves Mailbag is a weekly feature here on 929thegame.com . You can submit your questions to Grant McAuley on Twitter ( @grantmcauley ). Let’s dive into this week's installment, which takes a look at when the Braves could start making some trades as well as the status and ETA's of several young...

The Atlanta Braves had yet another walk-off win Tuesday night, beating the Mets 7-6 on a home run from third baseman Johan Camargo. Now that we’re exactly a third of the way through the season, who has been the Braves unsung hero? John and Hugh make a case for Nick Markakis, Kurt Suzuki, Dan...

Joining Dukes & Bell Monday to talk about Sunday’s wild comeback by the Atlanta Braves and the start of Monday's series in Philadelphia is FOX Sports South’s Chip Caray. “It was the 43rd last-out win under Brian Snitker," said Caray. "They don’t quit. I’ve said a million times, they may not win...